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Toys Sery. inflatable rubber ring — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalAug 17, 2007

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because: - tracing foil contains 26.8% by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP),- light rose foil contains 8% by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 21.7% by weight of di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP), - dark rose foil contains 27.2% by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). According to the Chemicals Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, the allowed max. for phthalates in toys and childcare articles is 0,1%. The product may come into contact with a child’s lips and mouth and the restricted chemicals may get into saliva and can be swallowed. Phthalates may cause harm to an unborn child and possibly pose a risk of impaired fertility. Phthalates have a negative impact on the development of male/female reproductive organs.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authority — Other

Product description

Inflatable rubber ring with diameter of 60 cm. Made of three types of plastic foil. Top layer is transparent with colourful printings with children’s motives, bottom layer is made of light rose foil and the inner part is in dark rose colour.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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